349: How to Pick Your Battles Without Being a Doormat | Feedback Friday

Versatility

Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo emphasize the importance of embracing versatility in one's career. They discuss how having a diverse skill set can open up numerous opportunities, especially in fields like sales, where adaptability is crucial. Jordan shares his own experience in sales, highlighting how mastering this skill can make one employable in any economy and location 1 2.

Salespeople who can sell well, they never get let go. They always have a way to make a living in any economy.

--- Jordan Harbinger

Jason adds that sales skills can be learned and honed, even for introverts, making it a valuable asset for anyone looking to diversify their career options 2.

   

Job Stagnation

Addressing job stagnation, Jordan and Jason offer practical advice for those feeling stuck in unsatisfying roles. They suggest using downtime at work to learn new skills, such as languages or online courses, to enhance future job prospects 3.

If you're not deriving meaning or challenge from your day job, you can always derive meaning from what you do outside of your day job.

--- Jordan Harbinger

They also recommend taking proactive steps like networking with hiring managers and seeking opportunities within one's current workplace to gain relevant experience 4.